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If my area redistricts schools can I still get in a school?

We bought specifically to be in a good school district. My kids are young and now they are talking about redistricting, and we'd be in a different highschool by the time my kids are old enough. What can I do if I don't want to move?
Asked By Mimi | Cullman, AL | 1088 views | Schools | Updated 3 years ago
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Amanda Courtney

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Sometimes. Options may include grandfathering, school choice programs, or hardship exemptions, but placement is ultimately decided by the school district.
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Marty & Abby Champagne

RE/MAX Market Place

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Talk to the school district. I know in Wisconsin they do allow this to happen,

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Chris Cervantes

RE/MAX GOLD

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Redistricting isn’t always final. Check for grandfathering/sibling priority, apply for intra- or inter-district transfers, explore magnet/charter options, attend school board hearings to object. Consider private/charter schools — moving isn’t your only option.
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Melissa Key

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Hello! This question could be answered so differently for each school district. To get the most accurate advice you would need to contact your local school superintendent and have this discussion. In most sought-after school districts it may be quite difficult to petition the school to allow your children to attend.
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JULIE Nirschl

Long & Foster Realtors

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This is not a real estate question; it's a school district/government question. Chances are, your kids will be attending the school they are being redistricted to. I'd get in touch with your government officials and voice your concerns now. Maybe start a petition in the neighborhood against being redistricted. Grandfathering is a long shot. The best option is if you already have a child at that school, you could appeal on the grounds of not breaking up the family by sending them to different schools. Good luck. This is not a good situation, and the best option is to fight the redistricting.
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Jake & Yuliana Bond

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We have experienced much success in petitioning the school for access based on availability. Depending on availability most schools reserve a certain number of exceptions for students that may need to attend due to overcrowding in other areas. This is probably why they redrew the lines anyway.
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Jaydee Sheppard

Gateway Properties by Real Broker

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You will need to keep a watch on this. There is no guarantee that a child can get into a specific school or that the school boundaries will remain the same. IF the boundaries do indeed change by the time your child is in school, there are workarounds. There are ways to do an interdistrict transfer, so talk to your school district to see if this is a possibility for you.
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Kristina Tickle

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The best option is to talk to the school district. Here in Memphis/Germantown TN they will allow a certain amount of transfer students.
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Aimee ONeill

Compass Florida

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I agree with others....each district will answer differently. For example, in Boca Raton, Florida (which is in the Palm Beach School District) there are many Choice programs where parents apply to have their children attend the school for a specific program. And, these are generally not dependent on where you live. And, it's tough to predict so far in the future what programs may exist for your children as they grow-up. So, continue to monitor any changes and seek answers from your district.

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